Spring Forward

New workers for Hard Spun and Street Sense on March 12. Clear Danger (filly; Hard Spun - Present Danger by Souvenir Copy) worked 1 furlong in :13.16 at Double Diamond Farm. She is the first foal out of stakes winner Present Danger, who earned $209,580. Present Danger is a half sister to 4 winners, including grade III winner Derriane. Also at Double Diamond, Ice Cream Silence (filly; Street Sense - Double Scoop by Seeking the Gold) went 1 furlong in :12.33. She is out of stakes winner Double Scoop, who earned $257,494. Double Scoop has produced the winner Soda Jerk.

Gallant Dreams (Bernardini - Dreams Gallore by Silver Ghost) did his best to slow down Uncle Mo, in the Timely Writer Stakes at Gulfstream Park, bumping him soundly at the start, but there was no slowing down the champion. Uncle Mo took it by an easy 3 3/4 lengths. Gallant Dreams did manage to pick up third, 5 3/4 lengths behind second-place Rattlesnake Bridge, so now he can add stakes-placed to his resume. Watch the Replay. Read more about the Timely Writer here.

Praetereo Rolls Home

There were no scratches, and the track was fast. Charlies Swell (Malibu Moon - Little Indian Girl by Indian Charlie) was favored, and Occelli (Bernardini - Grannies Feather by At Full Feather) was 7-1. Jeanbaptiste Corot (Mr. Greeley - Ethel Anna by Storm Cat) and Br. Alexander (Maria's Mon - Miss Hellie by A.P. Indy) caught my eye. Occelli looked ready, and he went right to the lead. On the other hand, Fad (Tiznow - Tustarta by Trempolino) was off slowly. Longshot Saigon Story (Quiet American - Penny Marie by Sky Classic) was chasing Occelli early. Favorite Charlies Swell made his move, and hit the front. But, it was short-lived. Praetereo (Giant's Causeway - Deb's Charm by Silver Charm) came up the outside, and Jeanbaptiste Corot the inside, to overtake Charlies Swell. Praetereo was going best, and took it by 3/4 length. Occelli tired to 8th (last) after his early action. Watch the Replay.

All seven ran on the fast track. Bold Deed (Anasheed - Boltono by Unbridled's Song) was the heavy favorite. Appian Way (Bellamy Road - Roman Jet by Roman Diplomat) was 7-1. Bold Deed sprang to the lead. Sam Hillic (Kafwain - Stormy Girl by Future Storm) and Appian Way took up the chase. Sam Hillic retreated after a half, but Appian Way continued his pursuit of Bold Deed. In the stretch, however, Bold Deed pulled away, and went on to post a 6 1/4 length victory. Bigger Is Bettor (Grand Reward - Regal Angela by Regal Intention) did some running late to move into second, and Appian Way just held third over Sound of Drums (Fusaichi Pegasus - Morning Sun by Dehere). Watch the Replay.

Only the AEs were scratched, and the track was fast. Adirondack Express (Silver Train - Teewee's Hope by Defrere) was favored, but Uncle Carm (Bluegrass Cat - Lady Cruella by Capote) was respected at 2-1. First-timer Strong Hold (Strong Contender - Stormy Eve by Stormy Atlantic) took early money. Lewisham (City Zip - Brighton Belle by High Brite) looked good as they headed to the gate. He broke on top, but let Olde Kings Highway (Eddington - Elle Est Revenue (IRE) by Night Shift) set the pace. Uncle Carm was settled off the pace. Olde Kings Highway and Lewisham continued 1-2, but Self (Borrego - Bold Roberta by Bold Badgett) entered the picture, taking a short lead. He had no answer, however, for the onrushing Adirondack Express, who went on by for the win. Uncle Carm picked up third late. Watch the Replay.

Eastside Train (Silver Train - Eastside Ballad by Saint Ballado) and My Valentino (Pomeroy - Dance Delight by Colonial Affair) were scratched, as well as AEs Fly Magic (Albert the Great - To Fly Free by Fly So Free) and Runricorun (Disco Rico - Forewarned by Tamayaz). Fly Magic runs in race 4 at Gulfstream on March 13. Ninja Blade (Johannesburg - Mekko Hokte by Holy Bull) was favored. Show Me the Way (Rockport Harbor - Deputy Reality by Deputy Minister) was 8-1, and Bayamo (Bernardini - Banshee Winds by Known Fact) was 15-1. Police Chatter (Tale of the Cat - Charm a Gendarme by Batonnier) made a good impression on the track. Show Me the Way was off well, Bayamo was at the back. Show Me the Way was on top, but he had company from Police Chatter and Redeemed (Include - Early Mass by Pleasant Tap). Ninja Blade was not far off. Show Me the Way began to weaken in the stretch, as Ninja Blade came on. Redeemed held him off, however, for a smart 1/2 length win. Bayamo was never involved after his slow start, finishing 8th. Watch the Replay.

Daddyroe (Rockport Harbor - Top Marks by Marquetry), who ran on Friday, was scratched, as well as Warrior Nation (A. P. Warrior - I'm Alymatt by Opening Verse). Easy Argument (Closing Argument - Palenki by Pembroke) was favored, and debuting Ryegrass Road (Bellamy Road - Leigh Lake by Kris S.) was 5-1. Longshot Bluffmaster (Song of the Sword - Tryster by Carr de Naskra) set the pace. Rio Samba (Forest Grove - Bet On Roses by Charismatic) and Gordonryan (War Front - Dontstealmythunder by Thunder Gulch) applied early pressure, and then favorite Easy Argument moved into contention. Bluffmaster continued to lead. Bergkamp (Roar of the Tiger - Comet Crossing by Comet Shine) made a run and got into second, despite drifting out. But, no one was catching Bluffmaster, who led all the way for the win. Ryegrass Road picked up fourth late. He was mostly passing tired ones, but at least he was running at the end. Watch the Replay.

There were no scratches, and the track was fast. As usual, Zoebear (Bellamy Road - Inthemiddleofitall by Proper Reality) was favored. Duca (Empire Maker - Tempus Fugit by Alphabet Soup) set the pace, but he had company from Forgotten Knot (Flower Alley - St. John Dress by Richter Scale) and Heavenly Shiloh (Broken Vow - Nasranian Devil by Silver Ghost). Zoebear was not far off either. Duca continued to lead, as Zoebear readied his challenge. Making a move from the back of the pack was Admiral Rocket (Successful Appeal - Foolish Kiss by Kissin Kris). Zoebear seemed like he would go on by Duca, but Duca shook him off and went on to a 1 1/2 length victory. Zoebear was safely in front of Admiral Rocket for second. Watch the Replay.

Kathern's Jewel (El Corredor - Shining Jewel by Gulch) was the heavy favorite. He did drift up a bit from the 1-9 that he opened at, but was still even money at post time. Rocky Bear (Rockport Harbor - Mama Bear by Forestry) was 18-1. First-timer Tapanna (Tapit - Stormy Sunday by Sir Cat) went to the lead, pressed by Barry Dale (Flower Alley - Tomorrows Empress by Tomorrows Cat). Also near the front were Rip and Roll (Military - Fairly Fast by Fast Play) and Kathern's Jewel. Rocky Bear had a good spot, not too far off the pace. Tapanna and Rip and Roll traded punches, but Kathern's Jewel was ready to pounce. Tapanna hung tough, but Kathern's Jewel wore him down, winning by a length. No Rain No Rainbow (Unbridled Energy - Snappy Little Tune by Spanish Drums) closed again to pick up third. Rocky Bear didn't have much answer late, finishing 6th. Watch the Replay.

Parvenu (filly; Rockport Harbor - Last Toots by Concern) stalked the early pace, and then came running wide to win her 2011 debut in race 6 at Parx Racing, a 6 furlong Allowance. She now has 2 wins in three starts, with earnings of $62,840. Watch the Replay.

Road Man (colt; Bellamy Road - Glimmer Twin by Kris S.) was about mid-pack early on in race 6 at Oaklawn Park, a 6 furlong Maiden Claiming race (Claiming Price $30,000), and still had quite a few to pass in the stretch. But, he closed with a rush to get the victory by a neck in his first start. Watch the Replay.

Annapolis Harbor (filly; Rockport Harbor - Hallow Wean by Clever Trick) was favored in race 5 at Charles Town, a 4.5 furlong Allowance race. She was off to a slow start, and then steadily improved position, but she came up a length short and settled for second. Watch the Replay.

Minutesandtouches (gelding; Rockport Harbor - Flexible Princess by Honour and Glory) dashed out to a 15 length lead in race 8 at Golden Gate, a mile and a sixteenth Starter Allowance. But, he hit a wall after 6 furlongs and tired to 5th (last). Watch the Replay.

Staff Sargeant (colt; Rockport Harbor - Falconese by Imperial Falcon) made up some places late to finish 6th in race 5 at Gulfstream Park, a Maiden Claiming race (Claiming Price $35,000) at 1 1/16 miles on the turf. Watch the Replay.

Runninglikeanangel (filly; Rockport Harbor - Rosthern by Broad Brush) did not get in of the AE list for race 11 at Gulfstream, a Maiden Claiming race (Claiming Price $35,000) at 1 1/16 miles on the turf.

March 13 Entries

Exhaustion got the better of me, so I only completed one Maiden Special Weight preview. The others will be listed below.

Cobalt Cat (Bluegrass Cat - Afternoon Dreams by Afternoon Deelites) is scheduled to make his 2011 debut in this mile contest. Last year, he ran three times on the Polytrack at Woodbine, finishing 6th at 6 furlongs on August 2, and 3rd at a mile and 70 yards on both August 28 and September 17. He has been prepping for his return at Payson Park, including 5 furlongs in 1:04.00 on March 6. Grade II stakes-placed Afternoon Dreams, dam of Cobalt Cat, earned $104,232 in her career. She has produced 2 winners from 3 to run. Afternoon Dreams is a half sister to 9 winners, including stakes winners Freedom Flag, Main Topic, and Career Oriented.

Three-year-old Sinorice (Hold That Tiger - Back to Capetown by Cape Town) has run 5 times, finishing second once and third three times. This year, he has run twice, finishing 3rd on January 8 and 4th on January 30 Both of those races were a mile at Gulfstream Park. Sinorice is out of the winning mare Back to Capetown, who has produced stakes-placed Santana Six. Back to Capetown is a half sister to 4 winners.

Also three is California (A.P. Indy - Madcap Escapade by Hennessy), who was 3rd in his only start, a 7 furlong contest at Gulfstream Park on February 6. He sold for $1,000,000 as a yearling. Grade I winner Madcap Escapade, dam of California, earned $1,052,852 in her career. California is her second foal. Her first foal is grade I winner Mi Sueno, who earned $288,400. Madcap Escapade is a half sister to stakes winner Real Estate and grade I winner Dubai Escapade.

The final three-year-old in the race is Fly Magic (Albert the Great - To Fly Free by Fly So Free), who was 5th at 6.5 furlongs at Gulfstream on February 19, his lone start. He is a half brother to 2 winners. His dam, To Fly Free, is a full sister to one winner, and a half sister to 3 winners, including grade I winner Nobiz Like Shobiz. Nobiz Like Shobiz is by Albert the Great, sire of Fly Magic.

The remaining entrants are four-year-olds, including African Gold (Maria's Mon - Pember by Theatrical (IRE)), who has run 5 times, twice in 2010 and three times in 2011. His best finish was third in a 6 furlong race at Churchill Downs on November 26. Most recently, he was 5th in a mile and a sixteenth turf race at Gulfstream Park on February 27. African Gold sold for $190,000 as a yearling, and is out of the winning mare Pember. Pember is a full sister to stakes winner Diboll Dilly, and a half sister to three winners, including stakes winner Red Prairie.

Enclosure (Unbridled's Song - Home Court by Storm Cat) did all his previous running in 2010. In four start, he finished 2nd once and 3rd once. A $500,000 yearling, he is out of grade III stakes-placed Home Court. Home Court has produced 2 winners, including the Bernardini 3-year-old filly Kindersley. Home Court is a full sister to stakes winner One Nice Cat, and a half sister to one winner. Home Court's dam is champion Jewel Princess.

Blimey (Limehouse - Scorch by Cox's Ridge) made his only start on February 5 at Gulfstream Park, finishing 5th in a 6.5 furlong race. He brought $185,000 as a yearling, and is out of the winning mare Scorch. Scorch has produced three winners, and is a half sister to 2 winners.

Neither Dancin David (Omega Code - Miss Madeleine by Woodman) nor Alex Le Great (Afleet Alex - Colonial Glitter by Glitterman) have started since 2009. Dancin David finished 6th in his only start, at 5.5 furlongs at Woodbine on July 19, 2009. He sold for $40,000 as a 2-year-old, and is a half brother to 2 winners, including stakes winner Southern Exchange, who earned $272,947. Miss Madeleine is a half sister to three winners. Alex Le Great ran twice at 2, finishing 4th at Saratoga on September 5, and 2nd at Belmont on October 25. Both starts were at 7 furlongs. A $335,000 yearling, Alex Le Great is out of stakes winner Colonial Glitter, who earned $258,539. Colonial Glitter has produced one winner, and is a half sister to 2 winners, including grade III winner Fight for Ally.

Other Maiden Special Weight Entries

Graceontour (filly; Henny Hughes - Shappy by Really Secret) is scheduled to debut in the 7th at Gulftream, a 6 furlong Maiden Special Weight. Post time is 3:55 PM ET. She has been working at Palm Meadows and Gulfstream, including 4 furlongs in :49.00 at Gulfstream on March 10. She sold for $260,000 as a yearling, and is out of the winning mare Shappy. Shappy has produced 2 winners, including grade III winner Feline Story.

Bellamy Star (filly; Bellamy Road - Swift Star by Theatrical (IRE)) is in the main field, and Gharbiah (filly; Bernardini - Cuando Quiere by Affirmed) on the AE list for race 8 at Tampa Bay, scheduled for a mile and a sixteenth on the turf. Post time is 3:54 PM ET. Bellamy Star was 11th in her only start, a 6 furlong race at Tampa Bay Downs on February 12. She has worked a couple of times since her debut, including 4 furlongs in :49.00 at Tampa on March 5. Bellamy Star is out of the placed mare Swift Star, who has produced the winner Free Light. Swift Star is a half sister to 5 winners, including turf stakes winner Quiet Ruler. Gharbiah has run twice, finishing 8th at a mile on the dirt at Belmont on October 30, and 8th at a mile and a sixteenth on the turf at Gulfstream on January 13. She has worked several times since then, including 4 furlongs in :51.90 at Palm Meadows on March 7. Gharbiah sold for $300,000 as a yearling, and is a half sister to 9 winners, including turf stakes winner Cuando, grade III winner Cuando Puede, and grade I turf winner Honey Ryder. Honey Ryder earned $2,784,160 while running exclusively on the turf. All but one of Gharbiah's winning siblings won on the turf. Cuando Quiere, dam of Gharbiah, is a half sister to 3 winners.

Rockport Picture (filly; Rockport Harbor - Truart by Yes It's True), Dattts Cool (filly; Bluegrass Cat - Culinary by El Amante), and Naughty Or Nice (filly; Bernardini - Evil by Hennessy) meet in race 9 at Gulfstream Park, a 6 furlong Maiden Special Weight. Post time is 4:55 PM ET. Rockport Picture finished 7th in her only start, a 6.5 furlong race at Gulfstream on February 20. She brought $60,000 as a weanling, and $250,000 as a 2-year-old, and is the first foal out of grade II stakes-placed Truart. Truart is a half sister to 5 winners, including stakes-placed Yasou Daniel, who earned $122,261. Dattts Cool has run 4 times, with 2 seconds and 1 third. She finished second in her most recent start, a 6 furlong race at Gulfstream on February 13. Since then, she worked 4 furlongs in :49.00 at Palm Meadows on March 6. Grade III winner Culinary, dam of Dattts Cool, earned $271,680 in her career. Dattts Cool is her first foal. Culinary is a full sister to one winner, and a half sister to one winner. Naughty Or Nice is unraced. She has been working at Palm Meadows, including 5 furlongs in 1:03.50 on March 3. She is out of the winning mare Evil. Evil has produced 2 winners, including grade II winner Tiz Wonderful, who won his first three starts. Evil is a full sister to stakes winner Handsome Hunk, and a half sister to 4 winners, including grade II winner Prussian Blue.

Bluember (colt; Bluegrass Cat - Silver Lace by Silver Deputy) is a MTO entrant for race 11 at Gulfstream, a Maiden Special Weight scheduled for a mile on the turf. Post time is 5:52 PM ET. Bluember has run once, finishing 4th in a 6.5 furlong race at Gulfstream on February 19. Since then, he worked 4 furlongs in :48.90 at Palm Meadows on March 7. Bluember is the second foal out of stakes winner Silver Lace, whose first foal is a winner. Silver Lace earned $139,624, and is a half sister to 5 winners, including stakes winner Buddha Lady.

Other March 13 Entries

Steinbrenner (gelding Bellamy Road - So Close by North Tower) is entered in race 9 at Parx Racing, a 6.5 furlong Maiden Claiming (Claiming Price $25,000) for Pennsylvannia-bred 3-year-olds. Steinbrenner has run four times without placing. His best finish was 4th on January 4. His most recent finish was 8th on January 16. Both of those races were 6 furlongs at Parx Racing. He last worked on February 21, going a mile in 1:44.43. Steinbrenner is a half brother to 3 winners. His dam, So Close, is a half sister to 7 winners, including stakes-placed Mintullah.

Cassy Sue (filly; Bluegrass Cat - She's a Jewel by Successful Appeal), who broke her maiden in her second and most recent start, a 5.5 furlong race at Sunland on February 4, faces winners for the first time in race 9 at Sunland. Post time is 6:05 PM ET for this 6 furlong Allowance. Cassy Sue has worked a couple of times since her win, including 6 furlongs in 1:19.40 on February 25. Cassy Sue is the second foal out of stakes winner She's a Jewel, who earned $207,585. She's a Jewel is a half sister to 3 winners.